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Best-Resourced Schools in Leavenworth, KS

9 public K-12 schools in Leavenworth from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

9 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Leavenworth's 9 public schools is Leavenworth Sr High, scoring 34/100, against a city average of 33.1/100. Computed live across every Leavenworth campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Leavenworth, KS, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

9
Schools
4,128
Students
33.1/100
Avg Quality
15.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Leavenworth Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Leavenworth, KS enrolls 4,128 students across 9 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15.8:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 33.1/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Leavenworth on this index is Leavenworth Sr High, at 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,237 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Leavenworth spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Leavenworth Sr High accounts for 30.0% of all Leavenworth public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means Leavenworth-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Leavenworth school enrollment varies 54× across entities

Leavenworth school enrollment ranges from 23 students (lowest) to 1,237 students (highest), a spread of 1,214 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city, small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Leavenworth student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Leavenworth is typically wider than the Leavenworth-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Leavenworth Sr High 34
2. Lansing High 9-12 34
3. Richard Warren Middle School 42
4. Richard Warren Intermediate School 41
5. David Brewer Elementary 28
6. Henry Leavenworth 41
7. Earl Lawson Early Education Center 18
8. Anthony Elementary 41
9. Leavenworth Virtual School 19

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Leavenworth

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Leavenworth Virtual School 73.3/100
  2. 2 Anthony Elementary 72.0/100
  3. 3 Earl Lawson Early Education Center 70.8/100
  4. 4 Richard Warren Middle School 65.9/100
  5. 5 David Brewer Elementary 64.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Leavenworth, KS?

The highest-ranked school in Leavenworth is Leavenworth Sr High with a quality score of 34/100. There are 9 public schools in Leavenworth with 4,128 total students.

How many schools are in Leavenworth, KS?

Leavenworth has 9 public schools with a total enrollment of 4,128 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 15.8:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.